A Stunning Look at the First 3-D Prehistoric Bird Wings Ever Found by Scientists
June 30, 2016 —
The fossils were discovered in Myanmar amber鈥攁 form of mummification that's typical for insects.
Birds in the News
The Chance Heroism of the Tampa Bay Duckling Savior
June 24, 2016 —
A man who went viral for 鈥渞escuing鈥 ducklings at an amusement park may not have needed to intervene at all.
Orange Gull Found (and Cleaned) After Falling Into Curry
June 15, 2016 —
A dangerously delicious disaster is averted, thanks to the quick actions of wildlife rescuers.
Watch: Flamingos Add a Dash of Color to the Florida Everglades
June 13, 2016 —
The birds are back in town.
Bald Eagle and Canada Goose Throw Down in Epic Battle
June 10, 2016 —
We may never get to see Obama and Trudeau duke it out, so this is our next best option.
Meet the Bird With a Full-Time Bodyguard
June 08, 2016 —
This young crane got a little lost鈥攁nd found hundreds of fans instead.
Blue-Eyed Ghost Bird Rises From the Grave
June 03, 2016 —
Seventy-five years after the ground-dove was last seen in Brazil, a new discovery has conservationists scrambling to protect it.
The Golden-Cheeked Warbler Remains Officially Endangered, For Now
June 02, 2016 —
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is declining to review the songbird鈥檚 status under the Endangered Species Act.
One Small Bird Faces Off With the Lone Star State to Keep Its Protection
May 23, 2016 —
The Endangered Species Act is all that stands between the Golden-cheeked Warbler and extinction.
